# Deputy Assistant Director (Chief Academic Officer)

Hiring organization: [Defense Security Cooperation Agency](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/defense-security-cooperation-agency)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/14f5e268-2120-429a-89d2-d1fd0dd9654c

Listed on Defense Security Cooperation Agency's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Salary: 115055 – 209600 USD per year

## Summary

This is an academic leadership role at the Defense Security Cooperation University where you would oversee educational programs, ensure accreditation compliance, guide faculty development, and advise senior defense officials on strategic academic matters. The position requires extensive experience in security cooperation, national security education, and higher education governance, plus a doctorate and substantial published scholarship.

_Our summary, not Defense Security Cooperation Agency's wording._

## Required

- Terminal degree or doctorate from regionally or nationally accredited institution in social science or related discipline relevant to security cooperation
- 15 years of experience with security cooperation practice, training, or study
- Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia delivering education on national security and foreign policy
- 2+ years contributing to academic governance and accreditation at a U.S. professional military education or higher education institution
- 2+ years leading institutions or advising senior executives on national security objectives in public, private, or academic sectors
- Peer-reviewed publications and presentations at notable academic conferences demonstrating scholarship in area of expertise
- Valid transcript or documentation of terminal degree

Apply on Defense Security Cooperation Agency's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889318400